What does “selling” look like for the Maple Leafs? @APetrielli.bsky.social on some creative moves to explore, players to target, clearing roster problems, and the retooling path ahead 👇 #LeafsForever

What does “selling” look like for the Maple Leafs? @APetrielli.bsky.social on some creative moves to explore, players to target, clearing roster problems, and the retooling path ahead 👇 #LeafsForever

Craig Berube on the Leafs ending their losing streak in Vancouver: "They worked their way out of it... They weren't going to be denied tonight." Chief on Rielly's status, Nylander's return, and more post-game 👇 #LeafsForever

MATTHEWS SHOOTOUT WINNER vs Canucks courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

Elliotte Friedman reports this evening that the Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews have reaffirmed their commitment to one another, while the Leafs initiate selling conversations around the league 👇 #LeafsForever

“OFF THE FACEOFF!” Domi 9th of the Season vs Canucks courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

“THIS GAME IS TIED IN VANCOUVER!” Roy 5th of the Season vs Canucks courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

Can the Leafs snap a six-game losing streak by picking up their first win in Vancouver since December 2019 against the 32nd-place Canucks, or is there a new low to be discovered? Lineups, quotes from the coaches, and head-to-head stats 👇 #LeafsForever

Craig Berube on the difference in the Leafs' mistake-ridden play this season: "We put pucks deep the second or third most in the NHL last year... It's not an easy way to play, but it's a winning recipe... It works." Chief after Friday practice 👇 #LeafsForever

Any concern that the Leafs would sweep their Western road trip and fool themselves ahead of the trade deadline can be put to rest now. Post-game thoughts on another night of baffling lineup decisions and bad defensive play in Seattle, via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇 #LeafsForever

Any concern that the Leafs would sweep their Western road trip and fool themselves ahead of the trade deadline can be put to rest now. Post-game thoughts on another night of baffling lineup decisions and bad defensive play in Seattle, via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇 #LeafsForever

Craig Berube on the Leafs’ sixth straight loss in Seattle: “It was a good effort... Nobody is happy, but if we play like that, we will win a lot of games." Chief after the 5-2 loss to the Kraken 👇 #LeafsForever

Rielly 7th of the Season vs Kraken courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

Robertson 12th of the Season vs Kraken courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

Can the Leafs hit the reset button on the road and stop the bleeding against the Kraken? Lineups, quotes from both coaches/rooms, and head-to-head stats 👇 #LeafsForever

Brad Treliving on the Leafs' downturn: "Completely disappointed in the homestand that took place." On decisions about the direction of the season: "Not going to make any profound statements, but also very cognizant of where we sit in the standings." Tre ahead of Leafs v. Kraken 👇 #LeafsForever

The Leafs’ '25-26 season is nearly over after 53 games. How did we get here? @APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social discuss the stunning downturn, Matthews’ leadership, the players’ apparent disconnect from the fans (and reality?), the team's unlikability & more 🎧 👇 #LeafsForever

This was a statement loss in a must-win game for the Maple Leafs. What now? 👇 #LeafsForever

Craig Berube on the Leafs' miserable 0-4-1 homestand: "Until we decide to do things right and keep the puck out of our net -- goalies included -- this is what we're going to get." A frustrated Chief after the 7-4 loss to Buffalo 👇 #LeafsForever

Domi 8th of the Season vs Sabres courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

McMann 17th of the Season vs Sabres courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

"MATTHEWS BACKHANDS IT HOME! Matthews 26th of the Season vs Sabres courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

"ON A SCRAMBLE IN FRONT OF THE NET!" Knies 13th of the Season vs Sabres courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

The 53rd game of the regular season doesn’t get any more “must-win” than this one for the Leafs against the Sabres tonight. Lineups, quotes from both coaches/rooms, and head-to-head stats 👇 #LeafsForever

This is the way.

Selling and resetting is fast becoming the only logical path forward for the Maple Leafs, writes @apetrielli.bsky.social. As the season starts to slip away, a look at the Leafs' asset picture, position by position 👇

Craig Berube on the Leafs' energy on the bench during today's loss to the Avs: "Right now, it's quiet, and that's not going to help... You have to cheer for your teammate. You have to have energy no matter the situation." Chief after the 4-1 L to Colorado 👇

It doesn't get any easier, to say the least, for the slumping Leafs in this Sunday matinee against the probable '25-26 President's Trophy winners. Lineups, quotes from both coaches, and head-to-head stats ahead of Leafs vs. Avs 👇

A gutless start, more bizarre coaching calls, and more defensive leakiness characterized a frustrating night for the Leafs in Mitch Marner's return to Toronto 👇

Craig Berube after the Leafs' 6-3 defeat to Vegas, a third loss in a row at home: "We need more... For me, the standard has to be better and higher." Chief post-game 👇 #LeafsForever

“THE MAPLE LEAFS ARE WITHIN ONE!” McMann 16th of the Season vs Golden Knights courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

"JUST TRICKLES OVER THE GOAL LINE!" Laughton 8th of the Season vs Golden Knights courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

"13 SECONDS INTO THE SECOND PERIOD!" Tavares 19th of the Season vs Golden Knights courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

Decision time's approaching on the Leafs’ ultimate course of action for the '25-26 season. @APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social discuss the non-stop injuries, Treliving’s job security and approach to the TDL, the handling of Cowan, and more in the latest pod 🎧 👇 #LeafsForever

Decision time's approaching on the Leafs’ ultimate course of action for the '25-26 season. @APetrielli.bsky.social & @NickAshbourne.bsky.social discuss the non-stop injuries, Treliving’s job security and approach to the TDL, the handling of Cowan, and more in the latest pod 🎧 👇 #LeafsForever

It was a point gained, but it was also an opportunity lost for the Leafs in this OTL to Detroit. Post-game review + notes on a disappointing night for the top line, Carlo, Knies playing through injury, Cowan's development, and more via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇

Craig Berube on Easton Cowan's learning curve after the loss to Detroit: "It's normal for a young guy... He has to get stronger & make better decisions at times. But he makes plays, and he made some good plays again tonight." Chief after the 2-1 OTL 👇

“SCOTTY LAUGHTON!” Laughton 7th of the Season vs Red Wings courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

It's a big one tonight at Scotiabank Arena: Can the Leafs avoid the season-series sweep against the Red Wings and narrow the gap in the standings to six points with a game in hand? Lineups, quotes from both coaches/rooms, and head-to-head stats 👇 #LeafsForever

Craig Berube on Chris Tanev's decision about season-ending surgery: "He hasn't decided yet.... That's him -- he wants to play." Chief on the decision to start Woll vs. DET, the Wings having the Leafs' number so far this season, and more 👇 #LeafsForever

It wasn't always pretty, but the Marlies completed the weekend sweep in Iowa. Borya Valis scored twice and Noah Chadwick picked up two points in a 5-4 W: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/20/b... Vinni Lettieri led the way offensively in a 3-2 W the night prior: mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/01/17/t...

The Leafs' defensive play has taken a sizeable step back in the last four games, and there are mental and physical components at play. Post-game review + notes after a rough night vs. Minnesota -- on McCabe, the D play, Roy line + more 👇 #LeafsForever

The Leafs' defensive play has taken a sizeable step back in the last four games, and there are mental and physical components at play. Post-game review + notes after a rough night vs. Minnesota -- on McCabe, the D play, Roy line + more 👇 #LeafsForever

Craig Berube on whether the Leafs' fatigue contributed to the blowout loss to Minnesota: "Possibly, but that's why you have to be smarter." Chief after the 6-3 loss 👇 #LeafsForever

Matthews 25th of the Season vs Wild courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

Robertson 11th of the Season vs Wild courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

"TAVARES IN FRONT OF THE NET!" Tavares 18th of the Season vs Wild courtesy of Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph

Can the Leafs avoid the road-trip hangover and kick off a five-game homestand on the right note against the Wild? Lineups, quotes from the coaches/rooms, head-to-head stats 👇 #LeafsForever

In the latest Leafs Notebook: - McMann over Knies on the top line - The Leafs' daunting five-game homestand - The team's lagging defensive numbers - The upcoming goalie start schedule & much more via @APetrielli.bsky.social 👇 #LeafsForever

A resilient effort from the Leafs in Winnipeg capped a successful road trip at 2-1-1. Post-game review + notes on Matthews leading the way, OEL's superb season so far, Myers, Robertson, and more 👇 #LeafsForever